‘PRAGATI 2026’: 12 countries join multinational military exercise in Meghalaya
Shillong, May 20 (IANS) A multilateral military exercise, ‘PRAGATI 2026’, involving armed forces personnel from 12 friendly nations, commenced on Wednesday at the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya, officials said. The two-week-long exercise has brought together participants from Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Vietnam to strengthen […]
Rome: PM Modi and Italian President Mattarella reaffirm strong India-Italy partnership
Rome, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome on Wednesday with both leaders discussing expanding ties across various sectors, including trade, technology, innovation, clean energy, Artificial Intelligence and culture. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and other […]
PM Modi, Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni hold talks in Rome
Rome, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome in Rome on Wednesday as he held delegation-level talks with Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni at Villa Pamphili, discussing expanding bilateral partnership between both countries and exchanging views on the current geopolitical issues. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval […]
Looking forward to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with partners in India: Rubio
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio on Wednesday said that he is looking forward to celebrating America’s 250th birthday with partners in India. In a video message shared ahead of his visit to India, Rubio said, “As America gets ready to celebrate our 250th birthday, we look forward to doing […]
Cyprus President arrives in Mumbai on four-day State Visit to India
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday arrived in Mumbai for his four-day State Visit to India. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Governor Jishnu Dev Varma warmly received President Christodoulides at the airport. While extending a warm welcome to President Christodoulides, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that his visit to […]
India and Italy strongly condemn terrorism and violent extremism, deepen defence ties
Rome, May 20 (IANS) India and Italy on Wednesday jointly condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross border terrorism, urging all the nations to continue work towards eliminating terrorist safe havens and infrastructure, disrupting terrorist networks and combating terror financing. During their meeting in Rome, Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]
Iran talks taking longer than expected: Trump
Washington, May 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that negotiations with Iran were taking longer than expected and suggested that he could pursue tougher options if diplomacy fails. Trump told reporters at the White House that he would prefer a limited level of violence over a wider conflict in the region. “Ideally, I’d […]
PM Modi receives FAO’s highest honour Agricola Medal for contribution to food security, farmer welfare
Rome, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the 2026 Agricola Medal, the highest honour of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, during a ceremony held at the FAO Headquarters here on Wednesday. The medal was presented by FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu at the historic FAO Plenary Hall in recognition of PM Modi’s contribution […]
Chinese scam networks target Americans
Washington, May 20, (IANS) Americans lost at least $10 billion in 2024 to China-linked scam networks operating from Southeast Asia, top Congressmen have alleged warning that this fraud ecosystem has grown into a national security threat. House Select Committee on China Chairman, John Moolenaar said the scams were being run at “industrial scale” by criminal […]
Trump touts USD18 trillion investment surge
Washington, May 20 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Wednesday projected strong economic growth for the United States, claiming trillions of dollars in investments were flowing into the country as he predicted a manufacturing boom driven by foreign companies setting up plants across America. Trump told reporters at the White House that the US economy is […]
